This is a really cool tech demo that shows how games on the PS5 will be able to look from the start. Its very impressive, and to my eye, seems a step above the very best graphics on the PS4. Everything beyond the human character is basically photorealistic, and the character for being in game and controlled by a person (not pre rendered) is extremely high end....

First PS5 Tech Demo]]>3Ghost of Tsushima State of Play (First Look)Tue, 19 May 2020 15:47:31 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/ghost-of-tsushima-state-of-play-first-look.95206/
https://thephins.com/threads/ghost-of-tsushima-state-of-play-first-look.95206/invalid@example.com (Unlucky 13)Unlucky 13https://n4g.com/news/2345400/ghost-of-tsushima-state-of-play-ps4

This is an excellent 18 minute video from Sucker Punch (the developer) showing off the game. It looks beautiful, and the combat looks similar, but more evolved, to the early AC games. The graphics and enviornments also remind me of Jedi: Fallen Order, but in Japan. I'm absolutely going to get it now that I've seen what it...

E3 2016. There are a few gameplay videos floating around but I believe this to be the best one.

Story trailer just released today, actually.

...

Horizon Zero Dawn]]>127Happy 20th birthday to the PS2Thu, 26 Mar 2020 05:46:20 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/happy-20th-birthday-to-the-ps2.94972/
https://thephins.com/threads/happy-20th-birthday-to-the-ps2.94972/invalid@example.com (Unlucky 13)Unlucky 13
Around this point back in 2000, I went to my local Gamestop. I was a very regular customer, and knew the manager and a few of the employees. The US...

It’s worth noting that 2K’s deal with the NFL only covers the names, logos, and associated elements for the league and its 32 teams — not the names, images, and likenesses of any NFL players. The two...

2K Sports Has An NFL Licenses Again, However......]]>11A Good Interview With the Lead Architect of the PS5Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:43:19 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/a-good-interview-with-the-lead-architect-of-the-ps5.94226/
https://thephins.com/threads/a-good-interview-with-the-lead-architect-of-the-ps5.94226/invalid@example.com (Unlucky 13)Unlucky 13https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console/

There isn't a whole lot in here that we didn't already know, but its good to have it all concrete. Its a long, informative article with some good details.

Some highlites:

- The system will not come out in 2019
- The system will not be at E3
- The system will have physical media
- The system will be backwards compatible with the PS4
- The system will have an advanced SSD

Based on everything that we've heard,...

A Good Interview With the Lead Architect of the PS5]]>28E3 2019Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:00:48 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/e3-2019.94343/
https://thephins.com/threads/e3-2019.94343/invalid@example.com (Desides)DesidesShow Schedule
All times Pacific
Click on the event name for a link to a stream, if applicable

3. The Wii U version has leaked to the internet and the Wii U itself is preeeeetty easy to do these days. I would never condone such debauchery, but one of my friends are plating it now and I'm kiiiiinda jealous. I've decided to play it on Switch... Still kinda jealous.]]>42The Witcher 3 - any opinions or insight?Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:45:38 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/the-witcher-3-any-opinions-or-insight.84693/
https://thephins.com/threads/the-witcher-3-any-opinions-or-insight.84693/invalid@example.com (Unlucky 13)Unlucky 13
All of that seems really appealing, but does the game (series?) have a strong horror motif? It seems very dark, and thats not my thing. Do you level up? Is there a skill tree? I know...

They keep trickling out info about the game, and everything I read just makes me that much more excited for it. It looks like an awesome, huge, deep and very replayable game. Probably the game that I've looked forward to the most in a few years.]]>158Gaming Mount Rushmore (Personal)Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:06:36 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/gaming-mount-rushmore-personal.94503/
https://thephins.com/threads/gaming-mount-rushmore-personal.94503/invalid@example.com (Galant)Galant
I'm not asking what games you think are objectively the most important or best but rather, which four games are the most important/iconic for you personally.

It could be because the games were the best produced you've played, or because you have irreplaceable memories forged with them, or whatever else...

You might ask yourself, if I had to retcon my past and erase all gaming experiences from history, which 4 games would you keep...?...

Gaming Mount Rushmore (Personal)]]>15What Should I Play Next?Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:51:16 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/what-should-i-play-next.94564/
https://thephins.com/threads/what-should-i-play-next.94564/invalid@example.com (invid)invid
I already own Breath of the Wild, I got to the Zora place and decided to take a break and I've never gone back. FFXIII I've always started and never finished.

On the shorter, more action-y side, we have God of War and Ace Combat 7 (which is breakneck, apparently, and one of...

Here are the Fins player ratings. Overall, more fair than I expected. Looks like my first move in franchise will be trading away the crazy overrated Amendola (85!).

There's definately a need for some adjustments though.]]>6Fallout 76Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:45:21 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/fallout-76.93755/
https://thephins.com/threads/fallout-76.93755/invalid@example.com (finfansince72)finfansince724What Have You Beaten This Year?Thu, 20 Jun 2019 09:32:25 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/what-have-you-beaten-this-year.80375/
https://thephins.com/threads/what-have-you-beaten-this-year.80375/invalid@example.com (Stitches)Stitches"What Are You Playing Thread" and making a place where you can keep track of the games you have beat this year (you can just edit your post if you want, or keep adding, I don't particularly care).

Anyways, I tend to start a lot of games but not necessarily finish them, and have a ridiculous backlog. I often struggle to remember how many games I actually beat or how...

What Have You Beaten This Year?]]>103Best (or favorite) Platformers You've Played?Wed, 29 May 2019 00:37:21 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/best-or-favorite-platformers-youve-played.94217/
https://thephins.com/threads/best-or-favorite-platformers-youve-played.94217/invalid@example.com (AGuyNamedAlex)AGuyNamedAlex
I'm wondering what some of your favorite platformers are and why? Old or new doesnt matter.

I'm currently playing the Mega Man Legacy Collection, before that was Shovel Knight and before that Rogue Legacy. The latter two really reignited my love of the genre.

Celeste is a game I want to try but I generally like games with enemies of some variety.]]>10Which Old-School Games would you like to re-released? (Nostalgia Warning!)Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:43:41 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/which-old-school-games-would-you-like-to-re-released-nostalgia-warning.94021/
https://thephins.com/threads/which-old-school-games-would-you-like-to-re-released-nostalgia-warning.94021/invalid@example.com (Galant)Galant
What gone but not forgotten titles would you like to see given an HD Remake/re-release or sequel? And YES, of course, we're talking about it being done right.

This is basically an excuse for a nostalgia trip.

For me I'd like to see the following show up somehow, somewhere in an...

Which Old-School Games would you like to re-released? (Nostalgia Warning!)]]>26What's the most forgettable game that you put a lot of time into?Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:39:18 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/whats-the-most-forgettable-game-that-you-put-a-lot-of-time-into.93863/
https://thephins.com/threads/whats-the-most-forgettable-game-that-you-put-a-lot-of-time-into.93863/invalid@example.com (Unlucky 13)Unlucky 13
Do you guys have any similar experiences?]]>16Prima Guides to Shut DownMon, 14 Jan 2019 05:57:43 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/prima-guides-to-shut-down.93735/
https://thephins.com/threads/prima-guides-to-shut-down.93735/invalid@example.com (Unlucky 13)Unlucky 13https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/9/18079380/prima-games-shutting-down

Sad news, at least for me. I have been buying their publications for around 25 years, and have dozens on my shelf. I don't buy them for every game anymore, but I do get them for the big RPG titles. They're not only a fantastic resource of information, but also a beautiful product that I can look through whenever and where ever I want to (including long car trips).

]]>23PC gaming?Sat, 16 Jun 2018 18:08:57 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/pc-gaming.90756/
https://thephins.com/threads/pc-gaming.90756/invalid@example.com (danmarino)danmarino97Cyberpunk 2077Tue, 29 May 2018 17:14:54 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/cyberpunk-2077.92799/
https://thephins.com/threads/cyberpunk-2077.92799/invalid@example.com (Unlucky 13)Unlucky 13
CDPR President recently had a few things to say about the game at a company conference:

The game is coming next spring to the PS4 and Vita. It will have voice acting, and 3d graphics that remind me of a Gamecube game. The original (1993) was one of my very favorite games of that era, and ahead of its time in many ways. I believe that it was the first...

Secret of Mana Remake coming in 2018!]]>13Shadow of MordorTue, 12 Dec 2017 02:09:09 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/shadow-of-mordor.83415/
https://thephins.com/threads/shadow-of-mordor.83415/invalid@example.com (Dol-Fan Dupree)Dol-Fan Dupree
If you have been thinking of buying this video game, this video could put you over the top.

I have been playing it for two days. I am having a lot of fun. It is a little repetitive, however it is a blast to play.]]>70E3 2017Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:57:40 +0000https://thephins.com/threads/e3-2017.91173/
https://thephins.com/threads/e3-2017.91173/invalid@example.com (Desides)Desides
Post E3 2017 related news, rumors, trailers, and all concessions that none of these games will be as good as Breath of the Wild or NieR: Automata in this thread.